Which of the following is not correct about secretions in the v*gina Select one:
a. Mucus is produced in the v*gina.
b. Glycogen in the mucus is metabolized to lactic acid
c. The lactic acid produced in the v*gina produces a low pH environment
d. High acidity in the mucus in the v*gina reduces microbial growth there
e. All of the above are correct
Answer :- E:All of the above are correct.
Explanation :- Vagi*na is the entrance of reproductive system of the female having a muscular tube that connects uterus to exterior.
• vagi*na has an acidic pH of 4 to 5 due to lactic acid production in the vagi*na. Actually Glycogen are released by epithelial tissue directly into the vagi*na mucous and this Glycogen is metabolised in to Lactic acid anaerobically by the microbes leads to decreses PH and the environment becomes acidic which provide the protection to the vagi*na from the infectious microbes ... Thanks dear student
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